Biography
Meghan Orman is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. Her research explores early childhood educator health and well-being and focuses on developing community-based interventions that support young children and their caregivers. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was a Fulbright-NSF Arctic Research Fellow studying nature connection in Icelandic children. With a background in philosophy and experience as a Montessori toddler teacher, she is committed to advancing just and equitable early childhood ecosystems through research, teaching, and community engagement.
Orman, M.C. & Wanless, S.B. (2024). Edging toward democracy: The roles of informal learning organizations in a literacy ecosystem. Afterschool Matters, 38, 8-18.
Orman, M.C. & Wanless, S.B. (2022). Investigating the relationship between public libraries and community indicators in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Department of Education. [Link to report].
Orman, M.C., Geibel, S., Wanless, S.B., Moye, S. (2021). Mapping the Organizations in Allegheny County’s Literacy Ecosystem. University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. [Link to report].
2024, Ph.D., Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Pittsburgh School of Education
2011, M.A., Practical Philosophy & Applied Ethics, University of North Florida
2007, B.A., Philosophy, Politics, & Law, Binghamton University